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Name	Estrela Mountain Dog	Leonberger	Akita Shepherd
Origins	Portugal	Germany	Japan Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Portuguese Shepherd, Cao da Serra da Estrela	Leo, Gentle Lion, Gentle Giant, Leonbergi	Akita & German Shepherd mix
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry
Price Which is cheaper, Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	Unknown	$1500-$2000	No data available
Availability	Rare	Frequent	Average

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd size comparison:	Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Leonberger? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd weight comparison:	Male: 99–132 pounds (45-60 kg), Female: 77–99 pounds (35-45 kg)	Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 115.5 pounds (52.5 kg), Female: 88 pounds (40 kg)	Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 25–30 inches (63.5-76 kg) Female: 24–28 inches (61-71 cm)	Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27.5 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd coat comparison:	Thick Coarse Wavy	Waterproof	Fluffy Dense Fuzzy Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Estrela Mountain Dog, Leonberger and Akita Shepherd color?	Fawn Yellow Wolf Gray	Red Sandy Reddish Brown Yellow Mahogany	Red Fawn White Black Brown Silver Tan
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd grooming comparison:	Average: The Estrela Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Akita Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or {name3 shedding:	Estrela Mountain Dogs shed moderately.	Leonbergers are heavy shedders.	Akita Shepherds are heavy shedders.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	6-8 weeks Rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Suspicious Stubborn Protective Keen Alert Dignified Loyal	Adaptable Fearless Loyal Companionable Loving Obedient	Alert Dignified Friendly Responsive Courageous Docile Intelligent Vigilant Independent Faithful Willing Protective Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: Estrela Mountain Dog's has great intelligence.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Leonberger.	Smart: Akita Shepherd's has great intelligence.
Trainability Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd trainability comparison.	Estrela Mountain Dogs are quite easy to train.	Leonbergers are quite easy to train.	Akita Shepherds are easy to train.
Playfulness Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Estrela Mountain Dog is a playful breed.	The Leonberger is a playful breed.	Akita Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Akita Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd?	Estrela Mountain Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Leonbergers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Akita Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd social needs comparison:	Estrela Mountain Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Leonbergers need a lot of social interaction.	Akita Shepherds need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd?	Nagyon sokat: Estrela Mountain Dog kimondottan hangos fajta.	Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Akita Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	Estrela Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Leonbergers are one of the best watchdogs.	Akita Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Estrela Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Leonbergers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Akita Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Estrela Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Akita Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Estrela Mountain Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Leonbergers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Akita Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Estrela Mountain Dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Leonbergers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Akita Shepherds have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Estrela Mountain Dogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Leonbergers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Akita Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Estrela Mountain Dog kutyafajtát.	Nem lakásbarát kutya Leonberger.	Lakásbarát kutya Akita Shepherd fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Estrela Mountain Dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Leonbergers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Akita Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Leonbergers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Estrela Mountain Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Leonbergers are average friendly towards strangers.	Akita Shepherds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	Estrela Mountain Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Leonbergers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akita Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	Estrela Mountain Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Leonbergers are average friendly towards cats.	Akita Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	Estrela Mountain Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Leonbergers are dog-friendly dogs.	Akita Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd?	No Estrela Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Leonbergers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Akita Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Estrela Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Estrela Mountain Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akita Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd?	Not really Estrela Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Leonberger breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Akita Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Estrela Mountain Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Leonbergers are generally with other pets.	Akita Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd?	Very healthy dog breed.	Leonbergers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Akita Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Eosinophilic Panosteitis Hip Dysplasia Inherited Polyneuropathy	Bloat Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis Allergies Blindness Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Cushing's Syndrome Degenerative Myelopathy Demodectic Mange Diabetes Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Heart Disease Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lens Luxation Lupus Megaesophagus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Panosteitis Paralysis Perianal Fistula Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Vitiligo Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Estrela Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Leonberger should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Akita Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Estrela Mountain Dog, Leonberger and Akita Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years	8-10 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd energy level comparison:	Estrela Mountain Dogs are high energy dogs.	Leonbergers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akita Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Estrela Mountain Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Leonbergers need quite a lot of exercise.	Akita Shepherds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	Estrela Mountain Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Leonbergers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Akita Shepherds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Estrela Mountain Dog or Leonberger or Akita Shepherd?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Estrela Mountain Dog breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd?	Prefers cold weather The Estrela Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Akita Shepherd can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd?	Medium The Estrela Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Akita Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Estrela Mountain Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Leonberger is an average drooler.	The Akita Shepherd is an average drooler.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Leonberger vs Akita Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Estrela Mountain Dog and Leonberger and Akita Shepherd have?	7-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	3-12 puppies
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